Lesson 4.3 Triangle Inequalities Worksheet Answers Info
| Two sides | Possible third side range | |-----------|----------------------------| | 5, 8 | 3 < x < 13 | | 10, 12 | 2 < x < 22 |
7, 10, 12 Check: (7+10 > 12)? 17>12 ✓ (7+12>10)? 19>10 ✓ (10+12>7)? 22>7 ✓ Answer: Yes Shortcut: Add the two smallest sides. If sum > largest side → triangle. Type 2: Range of possible third side length Given two sides (x) and (y): lesson 4.3 triangle inequalities worksheet answers
Sides 4 and 9 (|4 - 9| = 5), (4 + 9 = 13) Answer: (5 < \textthird side < 13) Type 3: Order sides/angles from smallest to largest Given side lengths: 8, 5, 7 Angles opposite them: largest side (8) → largest angle, smallest side (5) → smallest angle. Answer: Angles: smallest to largest → opposite sides 5, 7, 8. | Two sides | Possible third side range
[ |x - y| < \textthird side < x + y ]

